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FINDING THE BEST SCHOOLS IN BALI

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We were looking for a new adventure and a friend told us how great the Green School would be for our kids.

Life at the Green School Bali for 5 years with 3 kids!

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We can help you relocate with all the daily practicalities, cost of living, get the right visa, housing, trusted introductions and providers & so much more.

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Should I live in Bali with my baby?

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Planning a move to Bali before COVID and still mak

Planning a move to Bali before COVID and still making it finally come true this year! French clients Kathy, Johan and gorgeous 3 year old daughter Zoey reached out to me back in March 2020 to do a 6 month adventure in Bali.... as we all know life got put on hold for a bit but they still knew that Bali was on the cards. They have now been living in Bali since May and we had the opportunity to meet up together in August this year where I hung out at their cool apartment after Zoey came back from kindy. I love that the interview collection on the website inspired them and now years later they are reading their own interview and awesome story too!

They had never been to Indonesia before but thought it would be the perfect place to take a 6 month pause on their busy life back in France. I am so glad we crossed paths and I was able to give them the confidence and support they needed to live their best Bali life!

Read the interview in the expat interview collection always on the website and currently on https://linktr.ee/ouryearinbali

#movetobali #ouryearinbali #balifamily #balischools #baligapyear #balilife #balilifestyle #balicoworking #bali

<img src="https://ouryearinbali.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Planning a move to Bali before COVID and still making it finally come true this year! French clients Kathy, Johan and gorgeous 3 year old daughter Zoey reached out to me back in March 2020 to do a 6 month adventure in Bali.... as we all know life got put on hold for a bit but they still knew that Bali was on the cards. They have now been living in Bali since May and we had the opportunity to meet up together in August this year where I hung out at their cool apartment after Zoey came back from kindy. I love that the interview collection on the website inspired them and now years later they are reading their own interview and awesome story too! They had never been to Indonesia before but thought it would be the perfect place to take a 6 month pause on their busy life back in France. I am so glad we crossed paths and I was able to give them the confidence and support they needed to live their best Bali life! Read the interview in the expat interview collection always on the website and currently on https://linktr.ee/ouryearinbali #movetobali #ouryearinbali #balifamily #balischools #baligapyear #balilife #balilifestyle #balicoworking #bali">

I love this listening to @baliinsiders and have be

I love this listening to @baliinsiders and have been a fan since it started. I tell my clients to listen and subscribe too. It was incredibly fun (and nerve wracking) to be interviewed by @emvipondcooke and @karlielovesbali as I shared how we started, my passion of helping others and giving some tips and insights. Thanks for listening and thanks for the opportunity 🙏

To listen visit: https://linktr.ee/baliinsiders

<img src="https://ouryearinbali.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="I love this listening to @baliinsiders and have been a fan since it started. I tell my clients to listen and subscribe too. It was incredibly fun (and nerve wracking) to be interviewed by @emvipondcooke and @karlielovesbali as I shared how we started, my passion of helping others and giving some tips and insights. Thanks for listening and thanks for the opportunity 🙏 To listen visit: https://linktr.ee/baliinsiders">

Raising kids in Bali looks like this Ouryearinbal

Raising kids in Bali looks like this
Ouryearinbali.com

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GRATITUDE is a big part of the Balinese culture an

GRATITUDE is a big part of the Balinese culture and to witness it everyday is super special for all of us.

Always having an attitude of gratitude is something to live by.

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Foodie heaven in Bali everyday!

Foodie heaven in Bali everyday!

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Imagine never having been to Bali and accepting a

Imagine never having been to Bali and accepting a great job offer there! Well that is what my client Jeff Waxman did this year. Back in January we crossed paths when Jeff reached out to me asking for help and if it is possible 'to move halfway across the world'. Fast forward to today and Jeff is settling nicely as the Principal of the @montessoribali in Berawa. I recently had the privilege of meeting up with Jeff and touring the stunning campus. Thank you Jeff for sharing our experiences so far with our community. You are brave and inspirational and I am so glad to have been part of your journey.

Interview in the expat interview collection and on https://linktr.ee/ouryearinbali

<img src="https://ouryearinbali.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Imagine never having been to Bali and accepting a great job offer there! Well that is what my client Jeff Waxman did this year. Back in January we crossed paths when Jeff reached out to me asking for help and if it is possible 'to move halfway across the world'. Fast forward to today and Jeff is settling nicely as the Principal of the @montessoribali in Berawa. I recently had the privilege of meeting up with Jeff and touring the stunning campus. Thank you Jeff for sharing our experiences so far with our community. You are brave and inspirational and I am so glad to have been part of your journey. Interview in the expat interview collection and on https://linktr.ee/ouryearinbali">

Do you want to move to Bali?

Do you want to move to Bali?

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Have you thought about retiring in Bali? I am alwa

Have you thought about retiring in Bali? I am always so excited to listen and help future retirees make their Bali dream come true. In this case, Helen and her husband decided to buy a villa in Nusa Lembongan! I am so excited for their move in a few months when they leave Melbourne - a place where I often hear other Melbournians say to me 'I dont want to do another Melbourne winter again!"

<img src="https://ouryearinbali.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Have you thought about retiring in Bali? I am always so excited to listen and help future retirees make their Bali dream come true. In this case, Helen and her husband decided to buy a villa in Nusa Lembongan! I am so excited for their move in a few months when they leave Melbourne - a place where I often hear other Melbournians say to me 'I dont want to do another Melbourne winter again!"">

I can help you move to Bali 🏝😍🤗

I can help you move to Bali 🏝😍🤗

The Bukit peninsula 😍🏝A super cool area for

The Bukit peninsula 😍🏝A super cool area for those looking for the laid back beach lifestyle especially awesome surf. Young families can send their children to @the_anak_atelier - a 5 star early learning centre. Plus check out @themamaclubbali to meet other parents living around the area.

Curious what home schooling or road schooling look

Curious what home schooling or road schooling looks like? What does a gap year look like? Meet my clients and this gorgeous family @katrinastraveljournal from California who recently arrived in Ubud to start their family gap year adventure.

I had the privledge of chatting to them at their first monthly Ubud rental they booked through Airbnb. We did a Zoom consultation back in February and now met face-to-face in August!

This is a very special interview, done a little differently to others as we have a casual chat about planning the gap year and how it is going so far.

Link to interview in Linktree and always on the expat family interview collection.

Rik and Kat @katvandijk have been living in Berawa

Rik and Kat @katvandijk have been living in Berawa since February this year and have some great advice when it comes to helping you settle into the Bali lifestyle.

What else do they suggest?

- Bali has an enormous amount to offer but still do your research before coming.

- Although it’s relatively inexpensive, you can burn through your cash quickly

- Respect the locals. It’s their slice of paradise that they’re sharing with us;

- And whatever you give to Bali, you are sure to receive it back 10 fold.

Most importantly when asked if a couple like themselves should move to Bali, their answer was "Just do it - you wont regret it!"

I must say it is the most common answer I always get!

Their interview which contains lots of inspiration is found in the expat family collection on the website.

Coconuts of Bali! It doesn’t matter where you go

Coconuts of Bali! It doesn’t matter where you go on the island you will be happy to know that you can enjoy a coconut. Ice and lime my go to every time. Simply the best 🥥🌴🥥

Sanur is definitely getting to be a popular locati

Sanur is definitely getting to be a popular location for families to enjoy their Bali life.

Every week I am helping people move to Sanur to attend child care, school or semi -retirement.

Meet the Palma family @missesgoodlife_bali who left The Netherlands and arrived in Bali in May.

They sold their house and belongings and arrived with four suitcases!

I asked "What is the best thing about living in Bali?"

"The freedom and the mentality here… it’s so wonderful to live here, the rhythm is so different and the culture so much friendlier. In addition, there is also the beautiful nature… I would already never want to go back to the Netherlands…"

Interview in the expat family collection on the website.

I recently had the pleasure of catching up with my

I recently had the pleasure of catching up with my client @hannahmardi for a smoothie bowl @nudeincanggu and we spoke about settling into Bali life, new routines, a life changing healer, @thegardenbali, her great mums group (some of my other awesome mum clients) coaching businesses and so much more!!

Thank you for your kind words and conversation about the benefit of my service.

Hannah has an awesome expat coaching business - helping women transition to expat life wherever you are in the world.

She also recently did an interview for the expat family collection. Check it out!

One of the many reasons why people move to Bali! T

One of the many reasons why people move to Bali! The food! I have had my fair share of smoothies bowls but this would have to be the prettiest! I felt bad eating this artwork ❤️

Back in early 2021, the O'Connell family did some

Back in early 2021, the O'Connell family did some google searches on advice on moving to Bali and that is how they found me! We had a great Zoom call together and they decided to use my Gold consulting package to give them the best support, contacts, introductions and a much greater understanding into everything related to Bali expat life. It is so wonderful to see they are thoroughly enjoying Bali since arriving in January and now have extended beyond their original plans of 6 months! They have even bought a home in the Umalas and move in October!

Bella and Bailey are having fun at @thegardenbali four days a week and Hannah and Patrick work online.

In fact @hannahmardi is an awesome expat coach! Check out her content - its so perfect if you are thinking about changing up your life!

Enjoy this great interview - link in bio or on the website in the family interview collection.

It has been an absolute pleasure helping Becs and

It has been an absolute pleasure helping Becs and her family from the UK.

They will arrive in Bali this September and plan to stay for 3 months but hope to either extend or return for a longer time. I am sure they will get a taste of the Bali expat life and definitely want to change their plans!

I am so excited to watch their Bali adventure in a few months and I know they will have an amazing time!

Thank you Natasha for sharing these lovely words.

Thank you Natasha for sharing these lovely words. I know the people of Bali have influenced you and your partner Justyn for the better and your IG @bali_tasha celebrates Bali at its best!

Originally from the UK, Natasha and Justyn have been living in Sanur for the last 5 years and you can find their interview in the 'Meet Expat Families' collection on the website.

Sanur is such a great choice for families, couples and retirees.

What does Sanur offer?

Calm beaches lined with cheap warungs, schools, preschools, shopping centres, hospitals, supermarkets, yoga schools, gyms, and in 30 mins you take a fast boat from Sanur harbour to the islands, as well as a 30 min drive to the International airport and Kuta.

One of the many gorgeous people and Bali journeys

One of the many gorgeous people and Bali journeys I get to be apart of. I spoke with New Zealand couple Kat and Rik Van Dijk when they were planning their Bali move and now they have settled in their home in Berawa for the last 7 months! Thank you for sharing your story, you will definitely inspire others to do the same. Love the life you have created - enjoy this read! Link to interview in bio and always in the expat interview collection on the website.

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